
Student Housing Rates
Approved Housing Costs
by NMHU Board of Regents in open meeting held on May 18, 2024
* Housing options are subject to change to maintain a safe campus environment through social distancing
How much do housing and meal plans cost at Highlands? It depends on what you choose and where you might qualify to live.
Updated 06/12/24
Fall 2025 Room Refund Schedule
100% through Aug. 18
75% Aug. 19 through Sept. 2
50% Sept. 3 through Sept.15
25% Sept. 16 through Sept. 29
Thereafter – NO REFUND.
Spring 2026 Room Refund Schedule
100% through Jan. 12
75% Jan. 13 through. 18
50% Jan. 19 through Jan 25
25% Jan 26 through Feb. 1
Thereafter – NO REFUND.
Meal Plans 2025-26
Flex dollars can be redeemed at the coffee shop and the C-Store.
Meal plans are available for faculty, staff and commuter students. Please contact the housing office to take advantage of these plans.
Fall 2025 Meal Plan Refund Schedule
100% through Aug. 18
85% Aug. 19 through Aug. 27
70% Aug. 28 through Sept. 3
55% Sept 4. through Sept. 10
40% Sept. 11 through Sept. 17
25% Sept. 18 through Sept. 24
10% Sept. 25 through Oct. 01
Thereafter – NO REFUND
Spring 2026 Meal Refund Schedule
100% through Jan. 12
85% Jan. 13 through Jan. 19
70% Jan. 20 through Jan 26
55% Jan 27. through Feb. 2
40% Feb. 3 through Feb. 9
25% Feb. 10 through Feb. 16
10% Feb. 17 through Feb. 23
Thereafter – No REFUND
Non-meal plan cost per meal for students, staff, faculty and community (does not include tax):
Breakfast – $6
Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday: $6
Brunch Saturday and Sunday: $9.50
Dinner: $9.50
Housing over semester breaks is limited and there is an additional charge.
Residence Hall Association fee of $40 is assessed each semester.
Posted information is subject to change.